Sabudana Vada

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, Sabudana Vada is the ultimate Indian snack perfect for festive occasions or your next tea-time indulgence. Made from soaked tapioca pearls, boiled potatoes, and a medley of flavorful ingredients like roasted peanuts, green chilies, and cumin seeds, these vadas have a crunchy exterior that gives way to a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. A hint of lemon juice and aromatic coriander leaves elevate the flavors, making these fritters utterly addictive. Traditionally deep-fried to perfection, Sabudana Vada is not just gluten-free but also a favorite dish for fasting days or "vrat." Serve them hot with tangy green chutney or creamy yogurt for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as nutritious as it is appetizing.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls)
• 2 medium-sized, boiled and peeled Potatoes
• 0.5 cup, roasted and coarsely ground Peanuts
• 2 finely chopped Green Chilies
• 1 teaspoon, grated Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Coriander Leaves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon or to taste Salt
• 1 cup, for frying Oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 1 cup of sabudana under running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.

Step 2

Soak the sabudana in enough water to cover them for about 4-6 hours or until they double in size. Drain any excess water after soaking.

Step 3

Meanwhile, boil 2 medium-sized potatoes. Once boiled, peel and mash them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the soaked and drained sabudana, 0.5 cup coarsely ground roasted peanuts, 2 finely chopped green chilies, and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger to the mashed potatoes.

Step 5

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Step 6

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.

Step 7

Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a small flat round disc or vada.

Step 8

Heat 1 cup of oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 9

Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in the vadas. Fry them in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.

Step 10

Remove the vadas with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil by placing them on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 11

Serve the sabudana vadas hot with green chutney or yogurt for a delightful snack or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(960.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3526.7

Total Fat 261.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2715.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 29.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 182.9mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2834.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.3%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 31.4%